Dental Assistant

The Hyde Park Center for Aesthetic Dentistry is a boutique aesthetic and cosmetic dental practice located in the heart of Hyde Park, one of Tampa’s most desirable and walkable neighborhoods, surrounded by great restaurants and local shops. Our small but mighty team supports a single doctor in a calm, focused environment where exceptional, patient-first care is always the priority.

About the role

This role is ideal for a detail-driven, experienced Dental Assistant who takes pride in their work and is eager to be the doctor’s right hand, fully owning the clinical area and supporting all clinical needs with confidence and professionalism. You should be highly skilled, comfortable with treatment presentation, and able to work with autonomy while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Dentists chairside
• Welcome patients
• Prepare patients for treatments or checkups ensuring comfort
• Selection and setup of instrumentation, equipment and other dental materials as needed
• Instrument sterilization according to regulations
• Maintain accurate patient records
• Lab tasks as instructed
• Provide post-operative care instructions
• Maintain clean and stocked operatories

Requirements

• Florida EFDA Certificate
• 3 or more years of dental assisting clinical experience preferred including experience with cosmetic dentistry
• Experience with X-rays and making temporary crowns
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Understanding of health & safety regulations
• Experience with digital software, preferably Eaglesoft or Denticon
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Schedule

• Monday through Thursday 7:30am to 6:00pm with 60 minute lunch break

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Monthly Team Member Incentive Program
• 401K
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Company Holidays, Bereavement, and Jury Duty
• Paid Basic Life & AD&D insurance
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Short Term Disability
• Pet Insurance
• Accidental Injury, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity plans with wellness incentives

Additional Practice Incentives

• Patient-centric community approach
• Work/life balance
• Opportunity for career growth
• Professional development and support with continuing education
• Strong business and operational teams
• Employee Assistance Program for all employees and their household